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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc

K78 ROTMOT history

K78 ROT is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 150,973 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2023.

K78 ROT black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2024
Mileage
150,973 km
At MOT on 9 Feb 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,197 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K78 ROT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K78 ROT was last recorded at 150,973 km on 9 Feb 2023, 2,554 km more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,419 km · 29 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2,554 km
Average per year
4,197 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,973 km
  • 2021 – 148,419 km
  • 2009 – 98,054 km
  • 2008 – 88,355 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,973 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,973 km (+2,554)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    150,973 km
    Test number
    940176276185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,419 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    148,419 km
    Test number
    789598380551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail148,419 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,419 km
    Test number
    201168982166
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass143,104 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    143,104 miles
    Test number
    478528803287
    • AdvisoryPower Steering is disconnected, road tested and can confirm that steering is NOT adversely affected

  5. Fail143,102 miles (+4,476)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,102 miles
    Test number
    753582599087
    • DangerousPower steering component modified and steering adversely affected piping altered ,steering heavy. (2.1.5 (f) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass138,626 miles (+1,926)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    138,626 miles
    Test number
    341529153210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass136,700 miles (+2)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    136,700 miles
    Test number
    946935055082
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront bumper bar corroded
    • NoteUnderside rear of vehicle has slight corrosion

  8. Fail136,698 miles (+6,486)3 failures8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,698 miles
    Test number
    245204855089
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust heatshield loose
    • NoteFront bumper bar corroded
    • NoteUnderside rear of vehicle has slight corrosion

  9. Pass130,212 miles (+4,681)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    130,212 miles
    Test number
    195332454448
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront anti-roll bar deteriorated
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion
    • NoteRear anti roll bar deteriorated

  10. Pass125,531 miles10 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    125,531 miles
    Test number
    389370583024
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre heatshield loose
    • NoteServo rusty

  11. Fail125,531 miles (+4,879)3 failures10 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,531 miles
    Test number
    117888073025
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre heatshield loose
    • NoteServo rusty

  12. Pass120,652 miles (+3)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    120,652 miles
    Test number
    869179362030
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGeneral corrosion

  13. Fail120,649 miles (+5,669)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,649 miles
    Test number
    639166162079
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGeneral corrosion

  14. Pass114,980 miles (+6,870)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    114,980 miles
    Test number
    218934851090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    108,110 miles
    Test number
    314751850046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,054 km (+9,699)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    98,054 km
    Test number
    230715849078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,355 km4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    88,355 km
    Test number
    172511778450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  18. Fail88,355 km1 dangerous3 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,355 km
    Test number
    212320478016
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Questions about K78 ROT

Does K78 ROT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K78 ROT expired on 8 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K78 ROT?
The MOT on K78 ROT expired on 8 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K78 ROT done?
K78 ROT was recorded at 150,973 km at its MOT on 9 Feb 2023, an average of 4,197 km a year.
Has K78 ROT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K78 ROT has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on K78 ROT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K78 ROT find?
K78 ROT passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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